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April 12, 2019 • EPE Related News
The Future Of Our Community Looking Bright
United Way of El Paso County awarded El Paso Electric (EPE) with the “2019 Moment-Maker: Employee and Corporate Giving Award” for the Utility’s efforts during the 2018 United Way Campaign Initiative.
April 12, 2019 • Industry-related News
Clean energy legislation is a boon for business
In March, New Mexico lawmakers approved two clean energy bills that will be a boon for the state’s overall economy and for individual businesses both large and small. The governor has signed them.
April 12, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso County considers adding more street lighting, to work with EPE
El Paso County discusses during County Commissioners Court the possibility and feasibility of adding more street lighting. Final action was post-poned one week in order to work with El Paso Electric to determine which areas lighting can be placed.
April 4, 2019 • Local News
Quality Texas Foundation Honors City of El Paso with Statewide Excellence Award
The City of El Paso has earned the Texas Award for Performance Excellence (TAPE), from the Quality Texas Foundation (QTF), which recognizes organizations for sustained performance excellence across seven key categories.
April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric clarifies common electric vehicle misconceptions
Remember your flip phone? For most of us, the thought of going back to one is unthinkable now that we know the power of smartphones. That’s kind of how it is when people switch from gasoline-fueled vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
April 4, 2019 • Local News
Possibility of Trump closing Mexican border has El Paso businesses, residents concerned
If the U.S.-Mexico border closes, as President Donald Trump has threatened, it would be less than a week before American manufacturers had to start laying off employees, says the head of an El Paso-based cross-border transportation and logistics company.
April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
SCAM ALERT: El Paso Electric continues to raise awareness around scam ploys
El Paso Electric (EPE) continues to raise awareness around scam ploys that target both residential and business customers. Scams have gone from seasonal peaks to year-round attempts. This broadcast highlights three simple tips that customers should remember if they come across a scam attempt.
March 29, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE Files to Implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor in Texas
EL PASO, Texas – On March 28, 2019, El Paso Electric Company (EPE) filed with the City of El Paso, other municipalities incorporated in its Texas service territory and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) surcharge for its Texas customers.
March 29, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE Distribution Pole Replaced to Continue Serving Local Media Stations
El Paso Electric Distribution Crews replace an electrical pole in El Paso's Franklin Mountains along Scenic Drive as it was severely damaged during recent strong wind storms. This marks the first time in EPE's history that Distribution Crews used a helicopter to replace a distribution pole in this area. All disbribution poles in this range are...
April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric : EPE Files to Implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor in Texas
EL PASO, Texas - On March 28, 2019, El Paso Electric Company (EPE) filed with the City of El Paso, other municipalities incorporated in its Texas service territory and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to implement a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) surcharge for its Texas customers.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
City of El Paso Named a Finalist for 2019 All-AmericaCity Award
On Thursday afternoon, elected officials from the City of El Paso held a news conference to announce that the National Civic League (NCL) has named the City of El Paso as a finalist for the 2019 All-America City Award.
April 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
Road Closure: El Paso Electric To Conduct Work Along Montana Avenue
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Montana Avenue Widening Project, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be placing new cables on structures along Montana Avenue requiring a complete closure between Lee Trevino and George Dieter Drives this Sunday, March 31 from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
El Paso GOP Trump rally to take place a block from Beto campaign kickoff Downtown
The El Paso County Republican Party will have a "Support Trump Rally" on Saturday countering Democrat Beto O'Rourke's campaign kickoff a block away Downtown.
March 29, 2019 • Local News
U.S. Senator Tom Udall isn't running for reelection, so who might replace him?
SANTA FE - Democrat Tom Udall’s surprise announcement that he won’t seek a third term in the U.S. Senate in 2020 had potential successors Tuesday saying they were studying their chances, while some called for more diverse candidates to consider running.
March 22, 2019 • Industry-related News
Udall talks political reforms, green energy economy in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., talked to New Mexico State University students and local leaders during a Wednesday visit to Las Cruces.
March 22, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Launches "Spring Safety + Savings 2019" Social Media Campaign
Wednesday, March 20 marked the first official day of Spring as many prepare for the transition from cold to warm days, hopeful for the chance of sunny days and colorful landscapes. To help EPE customers prepare for this transition, a new social media campaign entitled "Spring Safety + Savings 2019" has officially launched that will share useful...
March 29, 2019 • Local News
Beto O'Rourke offers another teaser for upcoming El Paso rally
eto O'Rourke, the El Pasoan running for president, is slowly releasing details about his upcoming El Paso rally.
March 18, 2019 • Industry-related News
Construction of Texas' largest solar farm gets underway near Midland
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. last month kicked off construction of what will be the largest solar farm in Texas.
March 15, 2019 • Regional News
Beto O'Rourke announces 2020 bid for president
Beto O'Rourke, who was a little known Congressman from El Paso when Trump was elected, officially entered the 2020 presidential race on Thursday, ending months of speculation that began after the Democrat narrowly lost a Senate seat in reliably red Texas.
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
10 easy things you can do to reduce your electricity bill right now
From clipping coupons to seeking out sales and budgeting every dime, consumers put a lot of effort into trying to save money wherever they can. Far too often, however, there’s an untapped source of savings right under their own roof—their electric consumption.
March 15, 2019 • Local News
El Paso weather: Residents should take heed of high winds
Hold on to your purses. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for southern New Mexico and far West Texas including El Paso for Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
March 18, 2019 • Local News
KFOX14 Investigates: Off the tracks, streetcar ridership plummets
El Paso, TX — KFOX14 Investigates discovers El Paso streetcars ridership is on the decline.
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
La evolución de los frauds y los esfuerzos para proteger a clients
La semana del 4 de marzo hasta el 10 de marzo es la semana nacional de concienciación sobre la protección al consumidor (National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW)), una iniciativa introducida por la Comisión Federal de Comercio hace 21 años para juntar a las organizaciones comunitarias alrededor del país con el...
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
21 years and counting, utilities unite to fight scams, protect consumers: Elaina L. Ball
March 4 through March 10 marks National Consumer Protection Week, an initiative launched by the Federal Trade Commission 21 years ago to bring together community organizations around the country to protect consumers. Although a “birthday” is a cause for celebration — a 21st birthday, at that — the reasons that have led to...
March 15, 2019 • EPE Related News
Scam evolution and utilities’ efforts to protect consumers
March 4 through March 10 marks National Consumer Protection Week, an initiative launched by the Federal Trade Commission 21 years ago to bring together community organizations around the country to protect consumers. Although a “birthday” is a cause for celebration — a 21st birthday, at that — the reasons that have led to...
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